“Down, with a waist!”

“This coat feels like a big cozy down comforter, without all the bulk. Unlike other down coats I've owned, this one actually has a waist! In spite of its lack of bulk, it's still very warm. At 32F, I need to leave it unbuttoned so I don't overheat. I think it will be ideal when the temps dip into the teens and twenties. Things you don't see in the product description: *The shawl collar will close with a button and loop, another option if you don't like the shawl collar look. *The lining is a microfiber fleece. It's very soft and comfortable, but it does make the coat weigh more than an unlined down coat. *There's one interior zippered pocket on the chest, and two exterior zippered pockets cleverly hidden in the seams. Initially I had trouble with the zippers and snaps. The zippers wouldn't unzip, and the snaps were so tight I was afraid I'd rip the fabric trying to get them undone. But I rubbed some candle wax on them, and now they're just fine. When I ordered, bone was the only color left, and I was worried that it would be impossible to keep looking clean. So far it hasn't been a problem. Today I my dog tripped me while I was walking him and I took a hard fall on rough pavement. I was sure the coat would be ruined and I'd be leaking feathers all the way home. Yet when I examined it, there were no breaks in the fabric and only a couple of small dirt marks which rubbed off easily with a dampened cloth. I was amazed!”